Affluence in G79 1
How G79 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- South Lanarkshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 1,023 (2024)
G79 1Postcode sector · South Lanarkshire
How well off G79 1 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, G79 1 scores 8.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of Scotland. Scores are ranked within Scotland only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
67.1% of adults in G79 1 are in work, above the Scotland average of 55%. 20.8% are retired and 7.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
52.2% of adults in G79 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
45.1% of adults in G79 1 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 8.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.